Created by dienia b on December 28, 2023
Step 1: Assemble all sauce ingredients together while tofu is being pressed.
Step 2: Make the sweet and sour sauce.
Step 3: Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 4: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small saucepan.
Step 5: Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Then whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients and the cornstarch mixture and bring to the boil.
Step 7: Cook for a minute until thickened, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 8: Cut the tofu into 2cm/3/4 inch cubes.
Step 9: Place the cornstarch, soy sauce and 1 tablespoons oil in a bowl and mix well to create a batter.
Step 10: Add the tofu cubes and stir until coated in the batter.
Step 11: Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over a medium–high heat.
Step 12: Add the tofu and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy all over.
Step 13: If to much oil drain.
Step 14: Add the sweet and sour sauce, stir to coat the tofu, and cook over a low–medium heat for about 2 minutes until hot.
Step 15: Serve immediately garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds, with lime wedges on the side, and rice.